Trail Running calendar near Risca 2025-2026

The event takes place on Saturday 6 December 2025 at Cwmdu Village Hall, near Crickhowell in the Black Mountains, Powys, inside the Brecon Beacons National Park. Distances offered: Half Marathon Du Mulled Wine Turkey Ten Miles Figgy Pud 14km Entries open 18 February 2025 and close 30 November 202..

The Otterton Reindeer Run takes place on 6 December 2025 in Otterton, starting at St Michael's Church (EX9 7HU). The event offers two distances: 3 km festive fun run 10 km multi-terrain route through the Otter Valley The course is mainly off-road with some sections on quiet country lanes that are..

Cardington Cracker is a 14.5 km fell-running race in Cardington, Shropshire, hosted by Telford Athletic Club at Cardington Village Hall. The route climbs about 793 m and is largely marked and marshalled, with a notable stretch down The Lawley and a few road crossings. It is limited to 250 online ent..

Full MontyCute 10 trail race is a tough, mostly off-road 10.6-mile course in Ham Hill Country Park near Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset. The route climbs 11 hills and threads through Montacute, St Michaels Tower, Ladies Walk, Witcombe Valley, and Parkland, finishing back at the Ham Hill Information Centr..

The Allsorts Tinkley Gate Santa Dash is a festive, family-friendly running event held at the scenic National Trust Tinkley Gate site in Woodchester, Gloucestershire. Participants can choose between a 5km off-road trail or a shorter 2.5km route, suitable for younger runners. The event welcomes runner..

The Partridge in a Pear Tree is part of the organiser’s 12 Days of Christmas race series, held on 7th December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). Entrants choose a target distance and must complete it within a 7-hour time limit. The course is offroad and runs..

2 Turtle Doves is part of a Christmas series held at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). Participants choose one of these distances: 5k (2 laps) 10k Half Marathon Marathon Ultra Each lap measures 2.5 km. The course is offroad and contained within the grounds of Peng..

The 5 Golden Rings Run is part of a Christmas series held at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). Entrants choose one target distance: 5k (2 laps) 10k Half Marathon Marathon Ultra Each lap is 2.5 km. The course is offroad and runs entirely within the Pengethley Manor..

The 6 Geese a-laying Run is part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series held on 12 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). Entrants choose one target distance: 5k (2 laps) 10k Half Marathon Marathon Ultra Each lap is 2.5 km and competitors have a 7-hour..

The 7 Swans a Swimming is part of the organiser’s 12 Days of Christmas race series and takes place on 13th December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The course is offroad and runs entirely within the manor grounds; the organiser describes it as very tough,..

Celtic Trail Races is a trail running event based at Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff. Routes go through the Afan Forest and the Rhigos mountain range and finish on sections of the Coed Morgannwg Way at Dare Valley Country Park. The courses mainly follow wide forest tracks wit..

Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a multi-terrain event staged by Ludlow Runners in Moor Park School, Ludlow, on 14 December 2025. The programme offers two courses: a 10-mile route over challenging forest tracks including the notorious Big Dippers and a climb to the top of High Vinnalls, finishing with..

The 8 Maids a Milking is scheduled for 14th December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The event is part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series. The course is off-road and runs within the grounds of Pengethley Manor. Each lap measures 2.5 km and includes a hi..

The 12 Drummers Drumming Run is part of a 12 Days of Christmas race series and takes place on 18 December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The route is off-road and runs entirely within the grounds of the manor. Each lap is 2.5k and the course includes a hi..

A Nightmare Before Xmas Trail ½ Marathon is scheduled for 20 December 2025 at Bridgend Miniature Railway Centre, Fountain Road, Aberkenfig, Tondu, Bridgend CF32 9BZ. Entries open 27 December 2024 and close 14 December 2025. The event limit is 50 participants and the minimum age is 17 on the event d..

The Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This inclusive event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities. Participants can choose their distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with a minimum of 3km and..

The Slow and Dirty is a festive-themed 19-kilometer trail race held in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, following a flat, hard-surfaced route along a former railway line known as the Somerset and Dorset (S & D). Despite its name, the course is fast and clean, ideal for runners of all abilities, including..

Midwinter Mortimer Trail (MMT) is a self-navigating endurance event by Andali Events in the English Marches. It offers two routes: a roughly 30-mile Ultra and a 15-mile Croft course, tracing the Mortimer Trail from Ludlow Castle to Kington, Herefordshire. The route blends trail, field and road throu..

Plain Crazy (Winter) is a run of 12.5 ish miles held on 28 December 2025. The course is described as hilly, cold, scenic, desolate and windy, and it may have snow. The event supports The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. A GPX file for the route is provided. Prizes are awarded to the first three m..

The Bell Challenge Day 5, organized by Running Events Devon, takes place on January 2, 2026, in Exmouth at Capel Lane. This 7-hour timed event features a mainly flat, accurately measured 5.3 km out-and-back course on a scenic, disused train line surfaced entirely with tarmac, classifying it as a roa..